US Bridges

Fulton Road over Zoo Big Creek CSX & NS

Good

Cuyahoga County, Ohio · 1155 Ft S of Denison · Structure no. 1870726

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
1,573 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
14,814
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fulton Road over Zoo Big Creek CSX & NS is a concrete arch - deck carrying Fulton Road over Zoo Big Creek CSX & NS in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 years old, younger than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 14,814 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,562 by 2035. The structure is 1,573 ft (479.6 m) long and 81 ft wide.

CarriesFulton Road
CrossesZoo Big Creek CSX & NS
Location1155 Ft S of Denison
RouteCity Street 14727
StateOhio
Coordinates41.45028, -81.71694
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.6 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6 (+5 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,573 ft (479.6 m)
Longest span210 ft (64 m)
Deck width81 ft (24.7 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,814 (2015)
Projected traffic20,562 by 2035
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad and waterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fulton Road over Zoo Big Creek CSX & NS built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fulton Road over Zoo Big Creek CSX & NS in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does Fulton Road over Zoo Big Creek CSX & NS carry?

About 14,814 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Fulton Road over Zoo Big Creek CSX & NS?

The structure is 1,573 ft (479.6 m) long with a longest span of 210 ft (64 m) and a deck 81 ft wide.

Who owns Fulton Road over Zoo Big Creek CSX & NS?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.